Like all motoring brands, you can see the evolution over time with Morgans the increasing sophistication of the engines, electronics , suspension and relative ease of operation compared to earlier models, whilst clothed in a skin fixed firmly in the 30's, which in my view amplifies the evolution of the other changes. From a very simple car that has evolved into a technically more challenging car in it's latest iterations.
My other favourite brand is Mercedes,I would love to have a Pagoda with its relativity simple trim and drive dynamics, but I also enjoy my much newer Mercs which are far more capable of travelling vast distances in comfort with ease enjoying eg a sophisticated sound system, satellite navigation and all the mod cons like heated seats, air conditioning to cosset you from the stress, but can also remove/dull some of the driving experience, we all crave for.
Then individual preferences come into play, and your most positive driving experiences in certain cars, which will influence and colour your views and for me when it comes to Mercedes, the 90's 124 Mercedes E Cabriolets will always be the Mercedes I hanker for.
So for me this discussion isn't so much about the merits of CX verses trads, but more a recognition that the needs of many of the drivers are changing and evolving often based on eg increasing age and infirmity for some, that starts to influence the choices we make, which in no way undermines the choices of others. I can't deal a clutch anymore, especially on the heavily congested roads I encounter everyday, it might be different if I was living in a more isolated less dense traffic environment.
So fortunately Morgan offers an automatic, which doesn't dilute too much the raw driving experience of a Morgan we all enjoy, for me it enhances the Morgan driving experience, as I gain more leg room and don't have to deal with the clutch..but an automatic won't be to the liking of everyone..........
I should also point out the Morgan is my everyday car, it's not tucked away for sunny days, or in hibernation over winter and so far it's proven itself as a very user friendly daily hack, which I can't say the same of my last 3 trads the 70th, Plus 4 and Roadster. My 70's and 80's 4/4s were my daily hacks and I had some really enjoyable times and the CX has facilitated those type of times again.
Hopefully subject to the degree of protest motorway blocking expected this week. I'm travelling south to have a look at the Harley.on Saturday.
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